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Heavy Backpacks Cause Long-Term Back Problems

Thursday, 01 October 2009 06:20 Teen Health & Wellness News - Area News

Lighten up! According to the American Physical Therapy Association, a teen that wears a very heavy backpack has a higher risk of musculo-skeletal injuries that can cause long-term health problems like poor posture, and chronic back pain.

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